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What books did I get for Christmas?

January 2, 2017 by Icy Sedgwick 6 Comments

What books did I get for Christmas 2016?

I’m not normally a fan of showing off what I got for Christmas. But this is a blog by a writer, and a book-loving writer at that. So it seemed fair enough to show off the books I got for Christmas in 2016! The links are affiliate links but any money generated goes to pay for my […]

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Give a gift from the Blind Date Book Company!

December 5, 2016 by Icy Sedgwick Leave a Comment

Not sure what to buy the book lover in your life? Order a gift box from the Blind Date Book Company and let them make the decision for you!

Not sure what to buy the book lover in your life? Might I suggest a gift box from the Blind Date Book Company? I was very lucky to win one of their gift boxes (so this post isn’t sponsored or affiliated, it’s just a grateful review). But with Christmas coming up, I thought I’d point […]

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Guest by Emily Murdoch – More Fact than Fiction: (Re)Writing History

November 15, 2016 by Icy Sedgwick 1 Comment

Emily Murdoch is a trained medieval historian and author of historical fiction. Read on to discover why she loves writing historical romances!

Historical fiction is actually a guilty pleasure of mine. So it brings me a lot of joy to throw open the doors of my blog and hand over the reins to historical author, Emily Murdoch. Take it away, Emily! More Fact than Fiction: (Re)Writing History When you are a historical author, you are constantly stuck […]

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Have you ever taken yourself on writing dates?

September 26, 2016 by Icy Sedgwick 4 Comments

Writing can be a lonely endeavour, and it's important to get out of the house and away from your laptop. Will 52 Dates for Writers help you to do that?

Since August 23rd, you might have noticed more writing posts from me. 12, to be exact. All of them have been inspired by Claire Wingfield’s 52 Dates for Writers. 52 Dates for Writers The book is arranged into 52 activities that writers can do to enhance their writing. After all, writing is a curious endeavour, […]

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Get your free book!

June 25, 2016 by Icy Sedgwick 4 Comments

Your free copy of dark fantasy tale The Skeleton in the Floor awaits you here! Simply click the image to find out how to get yours today.

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My 500 Words a Day Challenge – Update 2

March 16, 2016 by Icy Sedgwick 3 Comments

500 words challenge

I’ve talked about the delectable Tony Bengtsson on my blog before, and if you’re any kind of fan of folk music, Americana or country, then I highly recommend that you check him out. I went to see him play last Friday with the whole band, and found myself madly plotting the next two books in the […]

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Icy is a folklore blogger and host of the Fabulous Folklore podcast. She is based in the north east of England, where she was born and raised amid the folk tales and legends of Tyneside and Northumberland. Icy is fascinated by history, cinema, art, and the occult, and griffins will always be her favourite mythical beast. She also writes dark fantasy novellas, Gothic short stories and the occasional weird Western, and she holds a PhD in Film Studies!

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